The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) conducted an aerial detection flight of the area affected by the EF-3 tornado that traveled through Lamar, Forrest, and Perry counties on January 21, 2017. The purpose was to assess damage to forested acreage … Continue reading →

JACKSON – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reminds all residents affected by the tornadoes over the weekend that a tetanus vaccination is recommended if it’s been 10 years or more since your last tetanus vaccination. In the event … Continue reading →

PEARL – Updated damage reports to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency show a total of more than 1,200 homes damaged in eight counties, 549 of them were destroyed or sustained major damage. There were also four confirmed deaths and 59 … Continue reading →

(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is working with officials and residents to assist with storm damage recovery and to provide guidance on proper debris management resulting from last weekend’s tornado in the Pine Belt area. Information … Continue reading →

PEARL – The following opportunities are available for people who would like to volunteer or donate in support of the tornadoes and severe storms survivors in Mississippi. Monetary Donations: The Greater PineBelt Community Foundation is accepting monetary donations to help … Continue reading →

PEARL – Updated damage reports to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency show a total of more than 1,400 homes damaged in eight counties, 715 of them were destroyed or sustained major damage. There were also four confirmed deaths and 60 … Continue reading →

PEARL – Updated damage reports to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency show more than 1,100 homes damaged in seven counties from severe weather. There were also four confirmed deaths and more than 60 injuries. MEMA has requested joint damage assessments … Continue reading →

PEARL – Preliminary damage reports to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency show 480 homes were damaged in four counties from severe weather. There were also four confirmed deaths and more than 50 injuries. Forrest County – 4 deaths; 56 injuries: … Continue reading →

PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has confirmed four deaths and more than 20 injuries from severe weather that struck south Mississippi Saturday morning. There is extensive damage from a tornado in Forrest County in and around the cities … Continue reading →

The Mississippi Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program maintains state emergency response plans and procedures associated with preparation and response to an incident at the two nuclear plants affecting areas within Mississippi. Learn More.

Floods can be slow or fast-rising but generally develop during a period of days. Taking precautions now will help reduce the amount of structural damage to your home and property should a flood occur. Learn More.

Every part of Mississippi is susceptible to winter weather conditions that include ice and snow storms. While they are not common occurrences like severe thunderstorms and tornadoes we must still be prepared. Learn More.